University Library Eaindray Cho V.B Arch-7 Architects : Anttinen Oiva Architects Area : 31700 square metre Year : 2012
Helsinki University Main Library,Finland
Largest academic library in Finland Design Concept :The new library building complements the urban block by adding a curved brick facade, integrated within the street line formed by the adjacent buildings The architectural starting point - the cityscape considered - was a vision of a unique public building that will suit its surroundings in terms of its materials, design and height.
Forming of Helsinki University Main
Library By varying the size of the arched openings the building is fitted as an integrative solution within a situation of three different types of street space. A work zone with sound-proof working facilities provides areas for both quiet reading and noisy group work. The library also has quiet reading rooms. Field-specific areas are designated for the collections in each of the floors The dense fenestration grid, which blurs the standard floor division, together with the large arched openings give the library a distinct external appearance. The large arched windows allow the spectacular views of the townscape from inside the building and gets good natural lighting for the readers Seats are chosen wisely for convenience and rest while reading Staff facilities and offices are on the collection floors above ground level. The customer service centre with its back offices is located on the entrance level. Acquisitions and cataloguing, and administration and network services can be found on the top floor, while the logistics centre is below ground with the maintenance facilities. New library materials will first be transported from the logistics centre to the top floor for processing and then delivered to their destinations on the appropriate floors
Plan Function Management
Porcelain stoneware wood-effect by Marca Corona for a contemporary temple of culture It’s a massive 2 story, 2,800 square metre sprawling space full of light and glass, connected with the Coex largest underground shopping center in Asia
Starfield COEX Library, Seoul,
Korea The space is very carefully designed to accommodate everything from areas for reading, giving presentations and holding conferences. All the furniture and chairs have also been meticulously selected. The atmosphere is smooth-flowing, calm and brightly lit The wood-effect surfaces made from natural essences that look just like real wooden panels make the library even more welcoming by conveying a sense of both cosy and, at the same time, casual elegance
Spaces of Starfield COEX Library
50,000 books fantastically decorate 3 towering bookshelves, each standing a whopping 13 metres tall Rotating centrepieces have included a kitschy fruit / veggie tree and a gorgeous tower of books There are almost 600 domestic and foreign magazines available for browsing It will cost 500 million won per year to maintain it
Interior of Starfield COEX Library
Enormous Book Shelves of Starfield COEX Library Your time might be better spent browsing through the 600 magazines on offer instead of searching all over the books you want. There’s a rotating schedule of author talks and performances at the library When you need a rest, you can head up to the second floor for coffee and cake, pick up some snacks at the convenience store, or enjoy some fine chocolate.